The Travelers usually have two options when it comes upon renting a car for the coming vacation or a business trip. They either rent a car from a reputed car rental agency or they can rent it from a smaller independent rental agency it can be due to lack of time or money. Most of the people don’t really take out the time to look for the pros and cons which are associated their decision. The franchise locations have the power behind them with a name of a nationally recognized and reputed company and in comparison an independent agency thrives for customer service and the flexibility which these franchises hardly do it. The reason for this is that the Independent rental agencies model stresses on supporting the customers instead of corporate stakeholders. Below are a few tips to know why the car rental business is good and what the benefits of it are. You have your own rules, policies and regulations If you are working for a franchise then you have to play with their rules and this means that the pricing or quotes are locked up for you. Maybe the franchise offer great or an additional support but the scale of freedom for improving or changing the policies is very less on the local level. An independent car rental company can have far more freedom to get supplies from other local businesses as the franchises are limited to buy supplies from “approved” suppliers, and this helps the independent car rental agencies to provide better customer care and service. You can offer affordable prices It’s not surprising but the...

Many of us already carry the vehicle insurance and the car rental insurance is just the Xerox of it. This is one of the facts that a few car rental companies will never disclose when you are going ahead to rent a car. There are certain provinces where car rentals agencies cannot make you believe that you require car rental insurance. However there are many instances where you actually require car rental insurance and will help you during the entire tour. The Features Car rental Insurance is also known as Collision damage waiver. This will cover any damage done to the car while you renting it. Theft of the car is also covered under the insurance. There are certain car rental agencies which include personal accident insurance. E.g. The Medical Expenses & Death Benefits, It Also includes personal effects coverage and additional liability insurance. The Fact The car rental Insurance or the collision damage waiver may already have been offered by the rental company but in certain cases the driver already has that. Through the Comprehensive and collision policy the coverage for theft, death, accidents, medical expenses are available or included. Considerations Always remember that certain credit card companies also offer car rental insurance so never forget to consider them. The major credit card companies like the MasterCard and Visa offer coverage on damage for the rented car. The coverage might vary, so an advice is to always consult with the bank or the issuer of the credit card and get as much information you can get. Why is Insurance Necessary If you lack coverage for theft or if...

Once you have landed to the airport its time for you to pick your bags from the luggage terminal. This is your last stop on the way to make an exit and walk up to the car rental counter. Before the representative hand over the car keys there some questions that he will like you to answer and one important question he will ask you is whether you want car insurance? These can be on potential problems you might face while having the custody of the car. Ensure that you understand about the coverage and whether you are already covered for the protection. Understanding the car rental coverage Types of primary coverage You will find that most of the car rental companies will offer (LDW and CDW) Loss damage waivers and Collision Damage waiver respectively. For most of the car rental companies LDW coverage protects you if the car is vandalized or is stolen. A tree limb might fall on it or it can be any other non collision damage while you have rented a car. In LDW some companies include covering you in case an animal has been hit. CDW on the other hand protects you from paying for the damage if the car has a collision with another vehicle. Double Coverage There are times when you purchase rental insurance and it can end up giving you a double coverage. Check with your current car insurance to know whether the coverage policy extends on vehicle rentals. Also do not forget to check with your credit card company on what is the coverage and protections they offer. Credit...

One of the most busiest and cosmopolitan cities you can find in Canada is Toronto, Ontario. While in the city of Ontario you can be offered with many options of public transportation however still everyone has a dream to own a vehicle and explore the city and the beautiful areas around. Just like the United States the process on reservation for renting a car is no different in Toronto. When the travelers visit the north of the border they may see many car rental companies which they can be very familiar with. If you are one of the tourists with a little confusion on renting a car in Toronto, then below are some tips which can prove to be helpful. Car Renting tips in Toronto Step 1 You can make a choice on selecting the website of the car rental company. You will find the major car rental companies and most of them have branches in Ontario. Step 2 Once you get into google just enter “Toronto” as the pick up location for yourself or the car. You have the availability of car rentals on the entire airports in Toronto. You can also find car rental companies at the Viscount Station very near to the Pearson International airport. This station is a part of City’s Network LINK train. Step 3 Always give an indication of the dates you wish to rent a car. Choose the class of the car you want to rent, if you require any special equipment like a GPS device or car seats mention that too. Step 4 Once you arrive in Toronto get to the...

Canada is very famous for its landscapes and scenic beauty, and the best way to reach is through driving a car to explore the vastness of this beautiful country. If you wish to rent a car to explore the beauty of this country then you should be careful of certain points which could ease your expenses for the rental. If you wish to explore one of Canada’s larger cities, then you may not have a need to even rent a car. Choice to rent Canada’s car rental companies have their office located in almost all major airports. Companies who do have its presence in airports offer courtesy service like few shuttle buses between the airports and their office location. If you plan to access a city from its airport then a cab drive will be cost-effective other then going for car rental location. It is a matter of self convenience to reserve a car through an online site, a broker or going directly to the car rental office location. But comparison of all price packages for your destination drive is always advisable for an economic cost, not depending on the mode on how you have chosen your car. Company may sell a service which may look cost effective or less expensive but during the final takeover of the vehicle some elements of surprise not discussed earlier props up to increase a burden on your pocket. So it becomes more necessary to look in for added sections of the package before you decide on the final one. Make some notes What to look for, as an extra charge which adds...

It is easier, faster and safe to travel in a rental car and explore new locale. But what if the rented car turns out to be stolen, you are the one who is liable and to bear the consequences. You might get some shield on some expenditure if you have taken an insurance option at the time of rental. However you still have to manage the inconvenience for the loss of your vehicle and that of the personal property. It can cost more than expected, so hurry and do not waste time if the rental car is stolen. The steps you should take: Step 1: Immediately give a call to the local police and inform about the car being stolen. Hold your nerves and very calmly explain that the car is a rented one. Inform about all your personal possessions left in the car. These can be your suit case, luggage or electronic devices. Step 2: On the other hand contact the company from where you have rented the car, inform them about the theft and explain the representative that they should file an FIR to the police and request for the VIN (Vehicle identification numbers) along with the car’s tag. Step 3: Once you contact the car rental agency request them for an incident/accident report. Do all the verification with the rental agency on the type of insurance you have opted. Mostly the car rental agencies give you 3 types of Insurance which are Liability, passenger and full coverage. The liability covers you from any accidents, the passenger protects you along with other passengers and the last one...